Mills Bell-O-Matic Four Crown Hightop

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I know they did a Hi Top Chrome version 4 reeler, but cannot find any information
Is this it?

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Yes, the three reeler would have been called the "Mills Three Crown". The Hi Top is certainly a Bell-O-Matic with the plastic award, but I wonder if this is a special for the Horseshoe Casino. I think the name for the 4 reel chrome Hi top was a Mills Hi Top Deluxe Chrome (see video). Bell-o-matic also did the Silver Palace Hi Top, which some like, bit I think looks a bit too bling.

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badpenny wrote:An unfortunate set of circumstances which I should hate to put off our new member from returning. :-(

I'd suggest that the emotion and rancor posted is over the situation and is no different to how we feel when an auction disappears off eBay. :!?!:
So beanieboy, welcome to the site. I don't know what you paid for it, nor how much you got for it, however the fact that you had it shows you're one of us. :cool:

When I read the post, I understood your request and wondered to myself how many members would immediately contact you to pursue it directly. That's your business and only you need know that. I imagine an offer was made and you accepted.


I suggest we all accept beanieboy as a valuable addition to our membership !!YIPPEE!! and move on.

At the same time we behind the scenes should revisit the Stickies and also make it easier not to contravene policies.

Anyhoo ..... beanieboy I hope you're still around and can add to my knowledge. Although I consider myself a Bandit aficionado, I'd like to know what it actually was? I seem to remember seeing one on the web a few years ago. The Coronet, I think was misleading, and it might have been a Mills.
Beanieboy, where did it come from, 4 reelers are usually from abroad or private clubs or Cruise Liners?

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Odd bandit

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Topic moved & merged - Site Admin.

Anyone know what this is? Four reels, an early Mills/Sega logo on the top casting, a Mills Extraordinary style case, coins everywhere in the hand-loaded JP area, casino-style handle?
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You been on an extended holiday Coppin, hope you are refreshed !THUMBS!

Now I know it was 9 years ago, but you did join in a topic on these, the Bell-O-Matic Four Crown (now merged above - Site Admin.) and also did a three reeler the Three Crown. The last proper Mills machines in their range and wouldn’t really call it odd, but each to their own.
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Re: Mills Bell-O-Matic Four Crown Hightop

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Bueschel's Coin Slot Guide 20 covers it.
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Great looking bandits these.

I still have my 4 reeler version. Some of you will know I've been selling machines from my collection over last 6 months or so and am continuing to sell them, till I get down to a
manageable number (around a dozen). When I do get down to my last dozen machines, my 4 reeler will likely still be one of that number.......

Maybe the "odd" aspect is the removal of the light up panels and substitution with coins behind clear glass front. I'm presuming dummies/not active, as Jennings Prospector/ Monte Carlo.

Some prefer these with the chrome glass & cigarette holder at front, but I prefer this look.

Not too sure why so few in England. Maybe they didn't sell too many in the States either as they we're at end of the all-mechanical bandit period; maybe as all chrome or polished, pricier slots? or maybe they were only shipped over for overseas US camps. Others may have a simpler explanation?
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Lot 44 in forthcoming Cottees auction:
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